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Son La preserves, promotes cultural heritage of Thai ethnic group

Sơn La is a land rich in cultural traditions, home to 12 ethnic groups, with the Thai making up more than half of the province’s population. The Thai people possess a unique and vibrant cultural heritage that is being preserved and spread, thus inspiring younger generations to embrace and love their culture.

Son La has three more national intangible cultural heritage elements

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has officially recognised two traditional festivals and one craft from ethnic minority communities in Son La province as national intangible cultural heritage.

Community-based tourism linked with preservation of Mong culture

The highland commune of Hang Dong in Bac Yen district is home to magnificent natural landscapes such as the "dinosaur spine" ridge, Long Chao waterfall, Rong May waterfall, and ancient sa mu (cypress) forests. Each season brings a unique beauty to the region—spring with blooming plum and peach blossoms, summer with lush green terraced fields, autumn with golden rice harvests, and winter with vast seas of white clouds.

Stunning Son La tourism photos displayed in Da Nang

As part of the “Colours of Son La” tourism event held in Da Nang city, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province organised a photo exhibition showcasing 100 artistic photographs under the theme “Son La Tourism – Cultural Experiences, Nature Exploration” on June 19-23.

Dao ethnic culture preserved

Phieng Bay hamlet, Chieng Khay commune, Quynh Nhai district, is home to 212 households with over 1,000 residents. About 85% of them are the Red Dao ethnic people, who have lived there for generations.

Xoe Thai art performed at Yen Chau Mango Festival 2025

- CULTURE 05/31/2025 6:41 PM

A Xoe Thai dance competition has taken place within the framework of the Yen Chau Mango Festival 2025, drawing artisans and actists from the art teams of Chieng Khoi, Chieng Hac, Chieng Pan and Sat Vat communes and Yen Chau town.
Attractive competitions draw crowds at Yen Chau Mango Festival

- CULTURE 05/31/2025 6:21 PM

Competitions on traditional crafts and ethnic constumes were held in Sap Vat commune, Yen Chau district on May 31, as part of the Yen Chau Mango Festival 2025.
Unique Dong Sua ritual of Thai ethnic community in Yen Chau district

- CULTURE 05/30/2025 5:54 PM

The Dong Sua ritual took place in Kha hamlet, Sap Vat commune, Yen Chau district on May 30, marking the opening of the 6th Yen Chau Mango Festival 2025.
Son La promotes traditional cultural values

- CULTURE 05/28/2025 2:42 PM

Since 2021, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has collaborated with district-level authorities to organise 17 training courses on intangible cultural heritage.
Son La wins high prizes at “Sen Village Singing Festival”

- CULTURE 05/20/2025 10:46 AM

An art troupe from Son La province participated in the “Sen Village Singing Festival” at the Traditional Arts Centre of Nghe An province from May 16 to 19 in commemoration of the 135th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – 2025).
Various activities held to celebrate International Museum Day

- CULTURE 05/16/2025 5:10 PM

The provincial Museum and Library organised a wide range of exciting and attractive activities on May 15-16 to celebrate the International Museum Day (May 18).
Taste of highlands: Culinary treasures of ethnic communities

- CULTURE 05/05/2025 5:34 PM

Alongside its stunning natural landscapes and distinctive cultural traditions, the culinary diversity of local ethnic communities—with dishes rich in the flavours of the Northwestern mountains—enhances Son La’s appeal, drawing visitors to explore and experience the locality.
Hang Dong commune preserves ethnic cultural heritage

- CULTURE 04/29/2025 3:57 PM

Hang Dong commune in Bac Yen district is home to 330 households, with the Mong ethnic group making up 97% of the population. To preserve traditional cultural values, the commune has encouraged residents to maintain their handicrafts, including weaving, embroidery with traditional motifs, crafting panpipes and flutes, and making traditional carrying baskets.
Thai ethnic group’s traditional weaving preserved

- CULTURE 04/29/2025 3:56 PM

In Quang Huy town, Phu Yen district, around 20 households are preserving the traditional weaving craft of the Thai ethnic group, with average monthly income of 9-11 million VND (346-423 USD) per household.
Muong Chien improves education quality

- CULTURE 04/29/2025 3:55 PM

Muong Chien commune in Quynh Nhai district has achieved universal preschool education for five-year-old children. It has also met Level 3 standards for primary education and Level 2 standards for secondary education.
Photo exhibition “The Song of Reunification” opens in Son La

- CULTURE 04/25/2025 11:01 AM

The provincial Museum and Library has opened a photo exhibition entitled “The Song of Reunification” at its outdoor space in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).
Special market on Da River

- CULTURE 04/25/2025 10:42 AM

Three times per month, merchant boats and people from the areas along the Da River gather at a boat dock in Chieng Sai commune, Bac Yen district to trade goods, creating a bustling atmosphere.
Sop Cop commune organises Xen Muong Festival 2025

- CULTURE 04/17/2025 4:42 PM

Sop Cop commune in the district of the same name held the Xen Muong Festival 2025 from April 15 to 17.
Son La students showcase ethnic costumes

- CULTURE 04/13/2025 10:18 AM

The Son La provincial Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities organised an ethnic costume competition on April 12 evening.
Uong Bi learns from Son La city’s experience in building UNESCO Learning City

- CULTURE 04/04/2025 5:45 PM

A delegation from Uong Bi city of Quang Ninh province visited Son La city on April 4 to exchange experience on building a learning society and developing a UNESCO Global Learning City.